Public Health Program Information
Public health professionals are leaders who contribute to a safer, healthier world by making a lasting impact on the health of populations. Join the growing field of public health!
Why study Public Health?
A Public Health degree will open doors to diverse career paths in government agencies, non-profits, healthcare organizations, and research institutions. Your expertise will be in high demand across various sectors. Together, we can create a healthier, safer future for all.
Make a Lasting Impact: As a public health professional, you will tackle critical health challenges, from ensuring hygiene and controlling epidemics to preventing diseases and promoting wellness. Your work will directly contribute to healthier, safer communities.
Be at the Forefront of Change: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the indispensable role of public health experts. Now is the perfect time to join this dynamic field and help shape the future of global health.
Transform Communities: A degree in Public Health empowers you to improve the health and well-being of entire communities through strategic government regulation, support and innovative health solutions.
Prevention, protection and promotion. These are the core functions of public health. Most public health careers involve preventing illnesses, injuries or death; protecting vulnerable groups; and promoting lifestyles, actions and laws that can improve health and safety.
Public Health Careers
Many people with an associate degree in public health start out working as assistants and either work their way up or achieve another degree. Some potential career paths for this degree program include:
- Community Health Worker/ Coordinator
- Emergency Management Director
- Patient Services Coordinator
- Health Coach/ Educator
- Healthcare Recruiter
- Medical Coder
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician
Public health professionals enjoy rewarding careers with competitive salaries. Depending on your specialization and sector, you can expect to earn between $33,000 and $226,000 annually.
Skills for Success
To be successful in the field of public health, several key attributes and skills are essential.
Adaptability
Public health professionals must be flexible and able to respond to evolving health challenges, such as emerging diseases or changing health policies
Advocacy
Strong advocacy skills are crucial for promoting health initiatives and policies that benefit communities. This involves being a compassionate and thoughtful communicator.
Critical Thinking
The ability to analyze data, conduct research, and interpret findings is vital for public health professionals to identify health trends and develop effective interventions.
Communication Skills
Effective communication is essential for conveying health information to diverse populations. Public health workers must be able to explain complex concepts in an understandable way to the general public and policymakers.
Leadership
Leadership skills are important for influencing others and driving public health initiatives. This includes the ability to inspire and guide teams towards achieving health goals.
Technical Skills
Knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, and other technical areas is fundamental. Public health professionals often use these skills to design and evaluate health programs.
Problem-Solving Skills
The ability to identify problems and develop practical solutions is key. Public health professionals often face complex health issues that require innovative approaches.
Ethical Judgement
Public health professionals must adhere to ethical principles, ensuring that their work respects the rights and dignity of individuals and communities.
Admission Requirements
This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.
As a first-year student, you will need to take an English and mathematics placement test if you have not obtained the minimum ACT/SAT score required for exemption. These tests do not affect your admission; however, the results are essential for your proper placement in classes. You must complete placement tests before you register for English or mathematics courses. All placement tests are given free of charge.
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Academic Advisor
Program Coordinator
Connie Kay Huber
Asst Professor, CC Public Health
CC West Woods Acad Cntr
Adjunct Faculty
